The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-11
BETWEEN TWO LOVES.
A Young Man Fabricated from
a Dire Dilemma.
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1t all happened by the merest acct
dent, and if | had remained at home
instead of going abroad to spend the
holidays, there would never have been
occasion to relate this little incident
in my otherwise uneyentful life. But,
as our entire existence is made up of
accidents-some of which prove very
Interestingly will endeavor to assist
you in wiling away few idle mo-
ments by telling you an unpleasant
predicament in which l found myself
several years ago.
My name is Thomas Oxford. At
the time at which this story opens
was one of number of book keepers
in a large mercantile establishment,
for which received a modest compen-
sation. By a little economy, | had
scraped together q neat sum, which
came in very nicely in my after life,
aifording me, as it did, an opportunity
of enhancing my fortunes consider
ably. ! was always particular in the
selection OF my associates, and, in this
manner, gained the friendship and
goodwill of the best people in the city
which | called home. Now you know
who | amor was-rather.
was keeping company with pre-
possessing young lady. She was not
what might have been termed hand
some, but she was far from bad-looking.
In stature she was SMALL her form was
round and plump; was jolly; had an
angels disposition, and large, frank
eyes, whose luster had never been
dimmed by cares. Her virtues sparkled
like so many rare gems, which dazzled
like jewels before my eyes. Could any
one help loving Nellie Wilson? Icould
not; at least it so seemed to me.
The holidays had come, and one after
another we were allowed our days of
recreation. Ihad been invited to spend
q few weeks with distant friend, Mr..
Joseph Brown, and when the time for
departure arrived | bid goodbye to
Nellie, promising all sorts of lovers
nonsense, and also to bring her q me-
mento of my visit, You can easily
surmise by this just how far matters
between us had progressed.
AT the end of my destination | was
met by Joe, and cab speedily con-
veyed us to his palatial residence-for
he was well-to-do and fate had dealt
kindly with him. / was surprised on
our arrival at his home to find that |
was not the only guest, but that, I'M
known to me, he had invited young
lady-his wife's sister-thinling, in his
philanthropic way, that he was doing
me 9 favor, knowing how fond l was of
the society of young ladies. Her name
was Kate Rosemond, and she was
heiress TO a large amount of money.
From the moment we met | was not
myself She was the embodiment of
grace and beauty, and her queenly
figure captivated me at once. All
thoughts of my almost betrothed at
home were dispelled and my soul
seemed wrapped up in my new ac-
quaintance. The future had no thought
for me. | was living only in the pres
ent. Some will call me tickle and UNI
principled, but L doubt if anybody
could have withstood her charms.
After getting thoroughly settled
devoted my entire time to Miss Rose
mond, and manifested my regard for
her in every possible way In this
was seconded by my friend Joe, whose
ardent desire seemed TO be to mate us.
One thing distressed me. Did Miss
Rosomond esteem mep Did she feel
for me that tender passion without
which this earth is made hell to mar
ried people? Mine host urged me on,
saying that faint heart meier won fair
lady" He laid before me the fact of
her almost unbounded riches, and
painted pictures of future comfort and
luxury. But it was not her money
sought; this seemed barrier to me.
1t was herself. l tried to tell her so,
but it was useless. In her easy, grace
full manner she would evade me and
change the subject.
The time for my departure arrived.
What should l dop Tell her boldly
thai l loved her? No, l could not. II
had been sure of her feelings toward
me | would not have hesitated, but
under such doubtful circumstances ]
did not deem it advisable, and there
fore left without telling her how dearly
/ worshiped at her shrine. l was in
vited to repeat my visit, and when Miss
Rosemond added that she would be de-
lighted to meet me again, l. almost felt
like laying bare my thoughts.
When | got home it began to dawn
upon me that had not acted in che